Hesalber - Jhalda - II, Purulia

Hesalber is a village situated in the Jhalda - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from Jhalda and around 54.3 km from Purulia. Rigid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hesalber village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hesalber is 331392. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.74 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Hesalber village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hesalber

According to the 2011 Census, Hesalber village had a total population of 702 people, including 342 males and 360 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.93%, with male literacy at 64.98% and female literacy at 41.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hesalber

Hesalber is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hesalber

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hesalber. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Hesalber is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hesalber is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hesalber

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hesalber village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hesalber

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hesalber village are given below:

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